humminbird 798cx si vs lowrance hds7

[hardie355]

Hi all been in the shops playing with both and cant decide. if anyone who has experience with these units could give me some pro's and con's would be appreciated i wanted the lowrance but posts about reliability have put me off and does the humminbird have the same issues?:-/

[Scott Mitchell]

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[battler1]

Where did you get your Lowrance ?



Joe


There is some good information here - this comparison test has been done by an "independent" source - NOT sponsored by either company :-

http://www.fishtec.co.za/downimaging...20downscan.htm (http://www.fishtec.co.za/downimaging%20and%20downscan.htm)

Date: 13 January 2010
Time: 11h00
Venue: Inanda Dam Kwa-Zulu Natal South Africa
Test: Lowrance HDS8 with LSS-1 v.s Humminbird 1197cxSI with Hi-Def Side Imaging with software 4.750 (Down Imaging)
Setup: Both transducers are mounted side by side on the starboard side of the transom
Conclusion: The Humminbird definitely performs better in the 455kHz range than the 800kHz, but still lacks somewhat when compared to the Lowrance LSS-1.

I have decided to go with the Lowrance HDS8 with LSS-1 on our new Haines - hope to fit it in the next few weeks 8-)

Regards Scotto

[leelee]

Here is a link to a post I have just done with screen shots from a HDS7 with LSS1.

The settings have been left as they were staright out of the box for the structurescan and I have not played with them yet as i want to work ot a base line for improvements etc.

http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/showthread.php?p=1125237#post1125237

Cheers

Lee

[Scott Mitchell]

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[battler1]

God mate only ask if you got it for free must have hit a nerve chill out mate things are a bit stressed in H Bay ?

Joe



Joe - Lowrance/Navico are not paying me a cent - I only get a trade discount from my previous history in the industry - which I could have received from other manufacturers as well - I chose to go with Lowrance & am a proud member on their pro-staff http://www.###################.com.au/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif

I have not once told any one how good the product is - I have only shown what is available & the information to back it up. I also have not once criticized any other brand http://www.###################.com.au/forum/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

I'll be sure to post some of my "own" screen shots once on the water however http://www.###################.com.au/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Each to their own - Scotto

[Scott Mitchell]

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[PinHead]

what is the Lowrance "pro staff "

[leelee]

You accuse me of being paid for comment - And the weather is sh$# :P

Only another few weeks until the new boat will be ready - Scotto !

Can't wait to see the pics.

Cheers

Lee

[Scott Mitchell]

what is the Lowrance "pro staff "

This is the last post I respond to from Pinhead :-X


Regards Scotto

[Dicko]

I got a small discount on mine.

Does that now mean I'm now "Pro-Staff" and have to enter every related thread on the entire internet to push the wheelbarrow ? :-[

[Seahorse]

scott.
iam coming up for the fish comp in marc.
my daughter lives up there.
any chance of a few spots to try?

cheers
greg

[battler1]

Come on mate lighten up if you get it for free good for you & if you get paid for it and get it for free better for you ? your a Classic PRO STAFF LOWRANCE .

I work for PRO STAFF PAINTING HELLO & no discount at DULUX PAINTS .



Joe


You accuse me of being paid for comment - And the weather is sh$# :P

Only another few weeks until the new boat will be ready - Scotto !

[Scott Mitchell]

scott.
iam coming up for the fish comp in marc.
my daughter lives up there.
any chance of a few spots to try?

cheers
greg

Great local community of anglers @ http://www.fishntales.com/forum/index.php?board=13.0

Regards Scotto

[PinHead]

This is the last post I respond to from Pinhead :-X


Regards Scotto

obviously the question must have been a bit too difficult.

[Dicko]

obviously the question must have been a bit too difficult.

The answer was there before. lol

Come to think of it. I get looked after by these guys with good discounts on plastics at times.

Maybe I am now a Big W Pro Angler ?

Get me ready for me to plaster every thread on the net about soft plastics.

How do you think this will look on my boat ?

http://www.topspotmedia.com.au/images/logos/bigwlogo.jpgPRO ANGLER

[Scott Mitchell]

Hi all been in the shops playing with both and cant decide. if anyone who has experience with these units could give me some pro's and con's would be appreciated i wanted the lowrance but posts about reliability have put me off and does the humminbird have the same issues?:-/

Hardie - I believe the details in this link ( http://www.fishtec.co.za/downimaging...20downscan.htm ) are relevant & worth viewing when making the decision between both brands ;)

Good luck with your purchase - Scotto

[hardie355]

Hi all,
thanks for all the info/ links probably just go with the humminbird ill let you know what i think after ive been out with it.

[fish4therapy]

Hi all,
thanks for all the info/ links probably just go with the humminbird ill let you know what i think after ive been out with it.

Hi Hardie, and everyone else who can help please.
Am a new member, so hope you don't mind me joining into this thread.

How did you go? Did you buy the Humminbird 798cx SI or the Lowrance HDS7?
I don't know much about fish finders at all and have been reading up online about them, and the side imaging features of the 798cx seem pretty good. I will be very interested to hear from you [or anyone else] what they are like and what you think of them, and the best price and place to get them from? Is the side imaging feature as good as it's cracked up to be?
I am a learning novice, having bought my first boat in Aug 09, fitted with an Eagle Cuda 128 which is an old and basic fish finder compared to today's models and technology it seems. My Cuda cables have broken down and because of this I have been looking around to replace it. Managed to get a cable which will keep my Cuda going for a while, but now that I have been looking, I know I will be thinking about upgrading until I do, so I would appreciate any and all help and advice I can get if you don't mind.
Obviously there are heaps of choices between brands, models and features, and with my lack of experience I really don't know which way to go. From what I have seen so far, I have liked the Lowrance HDS5, and the Humminbird 798cx SI both with GPS, and particularly because of the side imaging feature on the 798cx, but the price tags are certainly a big jump up from my old Cuda and a bit like going from a Moped to a Hummer!
I am not made of money, but generally try to come up with reasons to justify 'investing' in good gear if I can, for which I need your help. I don't want to go too overboard, [okay that's crap, would love to if money wasn't an option] but I don't to get down the creek and wish I had bought a better one either. I do like the idea of sneaking around with the side imaging though.....

My boat is a 4.2m Stacer Nomad Sports with Mercury 30hp outboard, and more suited for fishing dams and estuaries, including coastal bays etc, both fresh and salt water.

Also, can anyone help me out with what type of transducer I should get?
From my understanding the dual frequency 83/200kHz transducers give a wider spread so I would think would be more suited for dam and estuary fishing, and the 50/200kHz is is better for deeper water offshore? Hence I was looking at going for a 83/200kHz transducer. Would this be right? Anything else you think I need to know would be gladly accepted and greatly appreciated.

Cheers!